Which mineral is hard enough to scratch calcite? * 1 talc 2 sulfur 3 halite 4 quartz

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Which mineral is hard enough to scratch calcite? *

1 talc
2 sulfur
3 halite
4 quartz

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Answer:

Should be number 4, quartz.

Step-by-step explanation:

Quartz is rougher than calcite, therefore it's able to scratch it.

Nico Serrano answered May 31, 2022

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